BROWNSVILLE – A man is fighting for his life today after being hit by a car in Brownsville.

The man was struck Sunday on the 5500 block of Southmost Blvd around 9:30 p.m. 

Police said that the driver fled the scene.

J.J. Trevino with the Brownsville Police Department said the man is in critical condition.

Officials are asking the public in finding the suspect. If anyone has any information that can lead to an arrest, call the Brownsville Police Department at (956) 548-7000.